Creation Museum and Ark Encounter: a superb family theme park located in the United States

Here is a still well-kept secret. We ourselves had only heard about the Creation Museum two months before visiting it. It is a museum and theme park located in the United States in Kentucky. We spent 3 days there and were delighted!
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The park consists of two distinct sites, the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter. They are located 50 minutes by car, so you should plan to spend at least one day per site. Fortunately, the park offers a “3-Day Bouncer” pass allowing you to wander from one park to another over 3 days. Since children 10 and under are free, this is definitely one of the cheapest parks for your family (if compared to Disney or Legoland).

Creation Museum

The Creation Museum is a museum opened in 2007. From the moment you arrive at reception, you know you will have an unforgettable experience. The employees are smiling and help with any need. You begin your arrival with dinosaur replicas, enough to excite the children.

The museum is on 2 floors and is huge. The visit takes place gradually and we move from one floor to another following the exhibitions. All kinds of topics are covered, like the creation of the world, science, biology, dinosaurs, Noah's ark... By the way, did I mention that this is a Christian theme park? But don't think you'll be bored or that it won't be up to par. On the contrary, it is a park of international caliber, easily rivaling those of Disney. Unlike other popular theme parks, visiting the Creation Museum is done in a calm spirit and with joy. We come out happy and stress-free. Much is due to the choice of calm music and a warm environment.
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One of the interesting aspects of the museum is what you learn there. If you like reading all the information and signs, you will find what you are looking for here. Prepare to question several facts that you have always taken for granted! Without revealing too much, because it’s better to keep the surprises.

Ark Encounter

If you thought the Creation Museum was something, wait until you see the life-size ark that has been reproduced, all made of wood. Indeed, did you know that the ark erected by Noah was no less than two-thirds the length of the Titanic? Enough to put the little arches of our children's books into perspective.

For safety, the arch is located far from the parking lot and you board a bus to get to the entrance. A rainbow well placed as an entrance to the site and you have before your eyes the immensity of the boat. There are a total of 3 floors to tackle and a whole range of things to see.

As soon as we approach the access ramp, we already hear the sounds of a storm and we know that we are embarking on an adventure. We discover the arch by following an ingenious single-file route. Even though it's crowded with people, we all walk slowly but surely, and we never feel rushed, even with a big stroller!

Pro tip: if you have the opportunity to return 30-45 minutes before the site closes, you could be practically alone in the arch for a “run” and take a bunch of photos. This is what I did with my oldest boy and we were happy we did.

In the ark, the children marveled at the reproductions of animals, cages, people and various structures. When you exit the arch, there is a zoo to visit on site and a superb playground for the little ones to play.

Fun for all the family

From Montreal, it takes approximately 12 to 13 hours to drive to the Creation Museum. We did it in 2 days by car and it went very well. Is it worth the detour? Yes, completely! You will enjoy it, and so will your children. And considering the level of quality, the asking price is really reasonable.

If you had nothing planned for this summer and are visiting the Creation Museum, leave us your comments after your visit. And if you are in Montreal and want to do a great family activity with your little ones, visit Bouge Petit, we will be happy to welcome you there!

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